Amy White
Candler,NC
Summary
Driven Chef De Cuisine with a proven track record at Curate, excelling in menu development and inventory management. I hold myself and my team to high standards for food quality, consistency, and efficiency with the guests' experience always in mind.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef De Cuisine
Curate
01.2014 - Current
- Coordinating and supervising the work of the kitchen staff to ensure a high standard for food quality, consistency, and efficiency.
- Managing the chef team and cooks along with scheduling, training, and mentoring.
- Controlling inventory of food supplies and kitchen equipment, food cost, and labor.
- Develop and plan menus for the restaurant, specials, and private dinners using fresh, local ingredients.
Pastry Cook
City Bakery
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, tarts, and laminated pastries by following recipes.
- Stocked and organized the pastry and dessert cases on a daily basis.
- Maintained cleanliness and proper food safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff members.
Intern
Melanie Rowe Catering
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Prepared food for guests in high volume
- Practiced food safety standards
- Assisted with clean-up and closing duties
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Baking And Pastry Arts
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC05-2010
Skills
- Self management of priorities and time
- Leadership and mentoring
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Food cost control
- Plating techniques
- Pastry experience
Accomplishments
- Curate was awarded the James Beard Award for Outstanding Hospitality in 2022. I was a Sous Chef at the time and was invited to attend the ceremony.
- I represented Spain in the Spain food and wine tent at the 2022 Aspen Food and Wine Classic.
Certification
- ServSafe certified
Timeline
Chef De Cuisine
Curate
01.2014 - Current
Pastry Cook
City Bakery
01.2010 - 01.2014
Intern
Melanie Rowe Catering
06.2008 - 08.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Baking And Pastry Arts
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
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